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Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food

Both score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food and Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food
Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 21, 2026

Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food
Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.2 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
33.00% 32.00%
Fat 14.00% 10.00%
Fiber 7.00% 10.80%
Calcium 0.90% Not listed
Omega-6 3.00% Not listed
Taurine 0.18% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 7.50%
Calories 3586 kcal/kg 3302 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brewers Rice, Pea Protein, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potato Protein, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Oat Fiber, Soybean Oil (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Citric Acid (preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Rosemary Extract Show full list
Chicken meal, pea fiber, corn, wheat gluten, wheat, corn gluten meal, natural flavors, brewers rice, chicken fat, dried plain beet pulp, vegetable oil, sodium aluminosilicate, sodium pyrophosphate, fish oil, calcium sulfate, choline chloride, potassium chloride, powdered psyllium seed husk, salt, rice flour, fructooligosaccharides, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), niacin supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], taurine, DL-methionine, monosodium phosphate, trace minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate, copper proteinate], L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid. Show full list
Limited ingredient No No
Health focus Weight management, Digestive health, Skin coat health Weight management, Appetite support
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Not listed Not listed
Life stage Adult Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed Adult Maintenance
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No Yes
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No No
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon Chewy
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Brewer's Rice
  • Chicken Fat
  • Beet Pulp

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Both foods score 8.2 out of 10 on KibbleLab.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Brewer's Rice, Chicken Fat, Beet Pulp.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Nutro Adult Indoor Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food does not list an AAFCO status; Royal Canin Appetite Control Care Dry Cat Food is labeled complete and balanced.

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